Sujatmi U., Irian Jaya: "A special Papuan sexual practice is the so-called line-up. Some 10 to 20 local men, plus the occasional white tourist, would stand in row in front of a woman on a bed and take turns in penetration. As this happens in full view of those queuing, every man is ready for action when his turn arrives. As condoms are not used, lubricants are also not needed. The practice is said to promote solidarity and friendship among men."
Irian Jaya / The place
Iran Jaya
is a land of contrasts, with some of the impenetrable jungles
in the world and snowcapped mountain peaks towering over glacial
lakes. Irian Jaya is Indonesia's largest and easternmost province
and covers the western half of the world's second largest island.
It is a land of exceptional natural grandeur, with beautiful scenic
beaches, immense stretches of marshlands, cool grassy meadows
and powerful rivers carving gorges through dense primeval forests.
The most heavily populated and cultivated parts of the island
are the Paniai Lakes district and Baliem valley to the east.
The people
of the island can be divided into more than 250 sub-groups, including
the Marind anim, Yah'ray, Asmat, Mandobo, Dani and Afyat. Those
in the central highlands still, maintain their customs and traditions,
virtually untouched by outside influences. The different tribes
have lived, for the most part, in isolation from even one another,
resulting in an incredibly diverse mixture of cultures.
The coastal
regions of Irian Jaya, however were visited as early as the 7th
century by traders from Sriwijaya. European traders looking for
spices began arriving in the early 16th century, and have left
historical footprints in the area with names such as Bougainville,
Cape d'Urville and the Torres Straits. It was the Dutch who made
the most lasting impact on the island, when 1828 they formally
made Irian a Dutch Territory, which it remained until 1962.
The Provincial
capital of Jayapura is situated on hills which overlook the sea,
and accessible by boat and plane. It was here that General Mac
Arthur assembled his fleet for the invasion of the Philippines
during the world war. Regular flights to other major parts of
the archipelago are available with Garuda and Merpati Nusantara
Airlines.
Many herbals are contaminated with lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. In recent years, this has especially been an issue with tongkat ali.
http://www.asiatour.com/indonesia/e-11iria/ei-iri10.htm
Jan Garanoz
Juhu Tara Road, Juhu,
Mumbai - 400049 India
Last updated: May 10, 2010